{"id":2691,"date":"2019-01-24T09:33:46","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T07:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rosiemoore.com\/?p=2691"},"modified":"2021-01-12T00:18:47","modified_gmt":"2021-01-11T22:18:47","slug":"everyday-mindfulness-professional-woman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rosiemoore.com\/everyday-mindfulness-professional-woman\/","title":{"rendered":"Everyday Mindfulness for the Professional Woman"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When was the last time you took time away from technology? No phone, no computer, just sitting with yourself and breathing. I\u2019m willing to bet it\u2019s been a while, maybe even years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an accountability coach<\/a> for fitness and nutrition, my clients hire me to help them build healthy and sustainable eating habits. And for many, this is goes hand in hand with incorporating a mindfulness practice. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, if you\u2019re someone who hears words like \u201cmeditation\u201d and you quickly think it’s not really your thing, no worries. You don\u2019t have to get that woo-woo to reap the benefits of mindfulness. But being more mindful IS an important part of making better daily health and wellness choices, and it doesn\u2019t have to be complicated.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking time, even a couple minutes, to reset and reboot your brain (away from the bright screens and work thoughts) is crucial for stress management. Let\u2019s look at some of the facts:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Mindfulness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In March of 2017, <\/span>Science<\/span><\/i> magazine published <\/span>research<\/span><\/a> showing neurons in our brains connect our breath to our state of mind \u2014 to anxiety, relaxation, excitement, and attention. What this shows is that focusing on the breath can help us change our mood and affect our stress levels. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also been shown<\/a> that when left unchecked, stress can in fact cause your brain to shrink – a scary thought! When you are juggling work and life demands, every bit of brain capacity is precious! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mindful and mental health expert Dr. Ellen Choi<\/a> says,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It’s almost impossible to reach your full potential if you cannot manage your self talk to be motivating when you need a push, gentle when you need support, and discerning enough to know which self to listen to.”<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, just by taking deep breaths, you can help your brain trigger you into relaxation and better focus. With my own nutrition and accountability coaching clients, I see benefits of this for work stress AND also in creating a more sound mind when it comes to making decisions that affect your health \u2014 like choosing more nutritious foods or stopping by the gym after work.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s talk about how this can work for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Start Being More Mindful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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To reap these benefits, it doesn\u2019t take a lot, and there are simple ways to incorporate more mindfulness into your everyday. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are my top tips:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Start small.<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Start with taking three full, deep breaths while sitting comfortably. In through the nose, out through the mouth. Do this especially when you\u2019re feeling unfocused or anxious.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can do this <\/span>anywhere<\/span><\/i>, including:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n